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Aspen

Mixed Breed · Female

Aspen STRICTLY INDOOR ONLY Our beautiful Aspen arrived with us as part of the big intake of 62, and this sweet girl has been quietly winning hearts ever since. She has a wonderfully gentle and easygoing nature, but being a young girl, she still has plenty of playful spirit about her too! Aspen loves her toys and can often be found enjoying a little burst of zoomies or having fun with her feline friends. She really enjoys the company of other cats and is happiest when she has friends around her to play with, curl up beside and share her days with.🥰 When the excitement is over, Aspen is more than happy to settle into her favourite cosy spot. Whether it’s a warm radiator bed, a soft blanket or a plush bed with a few feline friends to snuggle up beside, she loves nothing more than getting comfortable and having a good snooze. She’s also quite content to sit back and watch the world go by, taking in all the goings-on around the cattery. We’d love to find Aspen a home where she has feline companionship alongside her humans, as we know she would truly thrive with other cats around her. With her sweet nature, playful side and love of cosy comforts, she would make a wonderful companion and a lovely family cat.❤️ Aspen is such a special little girl with so much love to give, and we hope her forever family is just around the corner. 🐾🏡

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇮🇪Belfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Aspen
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI · BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Aspen home

What you'll need for Aspen in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Aspen

What life with Aspen looks like

Aspen is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇮🇪Adopting from Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

Belfast, Ireland browse more cats in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Aspen, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Aspen?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Almost Home Animal Rescue NI handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Aspen on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Aspen if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Almost Home Animal Rescue NI will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Aspen already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Aspen isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Aspen and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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